White Wines	Chardonnay	Sonoma County	California

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Date Printed: 1/9/2009

Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County Chardonnay 2005

(search item no. 87899)

PRICE ON 1/9/2009: $19.79

Winemaker's Notes:

“Inviting aromas of sweet pear and apple along with tropical notes and a touch of toasty vanilla mingle on the nose of this classic Sonoma County Chardonnay. Refreshing and balanced, the wine has vibrant acidity with pleasing flavors of pear, honeysuckle and roasted almonds that lead to a clean finish.”
-Margo Van Staaveren, Winemaker

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Additional wines from Chateau St. Jean:

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 90134)
2005 Merlot (search item no. 94101)
2006 Fume Blanc (search item no. 91514)
2006 Sonoma County Chardonnay (search item no. 91827)

About Chateau St. Jean:

Chateau St. Jean is a winemaking estate located at the foot of the Sugarloaf Ridge in Sonoma Valley near Kenwood, California. Founded in 1973, Chateau St, Jean has long been recognized as a leader in Vineyard Designated wines. Winemaker Steve Reeder has built a reputation for making wines of power and elegance. With over 20 years of vineyard and winemaking experience, his knowledge of Sonoma makes him a master in highlighting the best of each vineyard. Chateau St. Jean was the first Sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious "Wine of the Year" award from Wine Spectator for its 1996 Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon, a Bordeaux-style blend of "five varieties."